French Revolution (Lesson 1) Flashcards
Introduction to French Revolution
1
Q
What year did Louis ascend to the throne
A
1774
2
Q
What is the ancien regime
A
This is the “old order”. The political and social system before the French Revolution
3
Q
What were the terms of the ancien regime
A
Under the regime, everybody was a subject of the king of France as well as a member of an estate and a province
4
Q
How old was Louis when he married Marie Antionette
A
Louis - 15
Marie - 14
